Religious Studies
Religious Studies
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Vesak (Buddhism)
The festival commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha in Theravada, Tibetan Buddhism and Navayana.
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Palm Sunday (Christian)
Feast commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Orthodox date same as Protestant/Catholic this year)
Vaisakhi (Hindu, Sikh)
Marks the establishment of the Khalsa (religious community of Sikhs) by Guru Gobind Singh
Pesach/Passover* (Judaism)
Commemorates liberation of Israelites by God from slavery in Egypt and their freedom as a nation under leadership of Moses (work is prohibited on first and last two days)
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Holy Thursday (Christian)
Commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. Washing of feet is a traditional component
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Holy Saturday (Christian)
The final day of Holy Week, between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, when Christians prepare for the latter. The day commemorates the Harrowing of Hell while Jesus Christ's body lay in the tomb.
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Easter/Pascha (Christian)
A Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. (Orthodox date same as Protestant/Catholic this year)
Ridván (Baháʼí)
A twelve-day festival in the Bahá'í Faith, when its founder Baha’u’llah declared his mission.